Cookies for Breakfast

Did your mother say ‘NO’ when you begged for cookies for breakfast? We say ‘YES’!

Directions

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 cup applesauce

2 teaspoons natural maple extract

3 cups quick oats (not instant)

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup dried cranberries or craisins

1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped fine

1 cup dried apple, chopped fine

Optional Glaze

1 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon egg white (pasturized)

Directions

Cream butter and sugars together in the bowl of an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add applesauce and maple extract and mix until well blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Slowly mix in oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in cranberries, apples and walnuts.

Our Favorite Recipes

Holiday Joy Cookies are a favorite from our 2012 Inn-to-Inn Cookie Tour. These cookies are full of chocolate and almond flavors, just like a certain candy bar… so be sure to enjoy them all year around!